Valance - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A valance is a short decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or along the edge of a bed, shelf, or piece of furniture to add a finishing touch.
Definition:
A short decorative drapery hung across the top of a window or bed.
Synonyms:
drapery, curtain, pelmet, cornice
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
bareness, openness
Common Collocations:
window valance, bed valance, fabric valance, wooden valance, lace valance
Derivatives:
valanced, valancing
Usage Tips:
Use "valance" to describe a decorative top treatment for windows or beds, not the main curtain or covering.
Common Phrases:
valance board, valance panel, under-valance lighting
Etymology:
Derived from Old French "avalant," meaning "hanging down," influenced by Latin "valere" (to be strong).
Examples:
- 1. She hung a lace valance above the window.
- 2. The bed’s valance matched the quilt perfectly.
- 3. He installed a wooden valance to hide the curtain rods.
- 4. The valance added elegance to the plain curtains.